There are 4 ways to get from SeaTac to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Detroit
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane SEA - DTW
5h 30m$127–552Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
2d 5h$678–1,583Drive 2,297.9 mi
- Drive from SeaTac to Detroitcar 2,297.9 mi
37h 8m$420–606Fly to Windsor Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane SEA - YQG
9h 7m$163–687
SeaTac to Detroit by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from SeaTac to Detroit is to fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from SeaTac to Detroit is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from SeaTac to Detroit. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Detroit via Seattle and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between SeaTac and Detroit is 1955 miles. The road distance is 2311.3 miles.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 2 days 5h and costs $650 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from SeaTac to Detroit, including transfers.
SeaTac to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Detroit is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 5h.
Detroit is 3h ahead of SeaTac. It is currently 2:08 PM in SeaTac and 5:08 PM in Detroit.
SeaTac to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to Detroit via Int'l Dist/Chinatown, Seattle, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Detroit via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Windsor Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Windsor Airport via Vancouver, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between SeaTac to Detroit is 2311 miles. It takes approximately 37h 8m to drive from SeaTac to Detroit.
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